Jags’ Cecil Shorts sits out practice, but expected to play

Shorts sat out practice Friday with a groin injury, but coach Gus Bradley says the team’s leading receiver should play against the Rams.

Shorts tweaked his groin during a walkthrough Wednesday, and the team has been cautious with him since.

Shorts has 26 receptions for 337 yards this season. The Jaguars hope the return of receiver Justin Blackmon from a four-game suspension will take some pressure off Shorts and maybe open up room for running back Maurice Jones-Drew.